The much anticipated Euro 2024 semi-final match between Spain and France will be played on July 9 2024 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Thus, the fans were offered quite impressive leaders of both teams and this meeting was set to be rather crisp. Spain was placed third while France was placed second. The two ranked teams were to play a fixed two-legged knockout stage match. The two teams faced each other so as to secure a position to the final position. In this article we will explore the Spain national football team vs France national football team lineups.
Spain National Football Team vs France National Football Team Lineups
| Spain Starting XI | France Starting XI |
| GK: Unai Simón | GK: Hugo Lloris |
| RB: Dani Carvajal | RB: Benjamin Pavard |
| CB: Pau Torres | CB: Raphael Varane |
| CB: Aymeric Laporte | CB: Jules Koundé |
| LB: Jordi Alba | LB: Lucas Hernández |
| CM: Sergio Busquets | CM: Adrien Rabiot |
| CM: Mikel Merino | CM: Eduardo Camavinga |
| CM: Dani Olmo | CM: N’Golo Kanté |
| RW: Lamine Yamal | RW: Kylian Mbappé |
| ST: Álvaro Morata | ST: Randal Kolo Muani |
| LW: Ferran Torres | LW: Ousmane Dembélé |
Match Details
| Category | Details |
| Date and Time | July 9, 2024, 19:00 UTC |
| Venue | Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany |
| Attendance | 62,042 |
| Referee | Slavko Vinčić, Slovenia |
| Competition | Euro 2024, Knockout Stage, Semifinal – Single Leg |
| FIFA Rankings | Spain #3, France #2 |
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Spain | France |
| Final Score | 2 – 1 | 1 |
| Goals Scored | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 4 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 9 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Fouls Committed | 12 | 10 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
Key Moments and Commentary
| Time | Event | Details |
| 90′ + 4 | Substitution | In: M. Zubimendi, Out: N. Williams |
| 90′ + 3 | Substitution | In: F. Torres, Out: Lamine Yamal |
| 90′ + 1 | Foul | Lamine Yamal (Spain) |
| 89′ | Foul | E. Camavinga (France) |
| 79′ | Substitution | In: O. Giroud, Out: O. Dembélé |
| 76′ | Substitution | In: M. Oyarzabal, Out: Á. Morata |
| 76′ | Substitution | In: M. Merino, Out: D. Olmo |
| 63′ | Substitution | In: B. Barcola, Out: R. K. Muani |
| 62′ | Substitution | In: A. Griezmann, Out: N. Kanté |
| 62′ | Substitution | In: E. Camavinga, Out: A. Rabiot |
| 60′ | Foul | A. Tchouaméni (France) |
| 58′ | Substitution | In: D. Vivian, Out: J. Navas |
| HT | Score at Halftime | Spain 2 – 1 France |
| 25′ | Goal | D. Olmo (Spain), Assist: Á. Morata |
| 21′ | Goal | Lamine Yamal (Spain) |
| 14′ | Foul | J. Navas (Spain) |
| 9′ | Goal | R. K. Muani (France), Assist: K. Mbappé |
Highest Rated Players
| Player | Team | Rating |
| Lamine Yamal | Spain | 8.0 |
| Dani Olmo | Spain | 7.8 |
| Marc Cucurella | Spain | 7.7 |
| Ousmane Dembélé | France | 7.5 |
| Randal Kolo Muani | France | 7.4 |
| Jules Koundé | France | 7.3 |
Conclusion
The July contest between the two giants of Spanish and French football at Euro 2024 was quite explosive with a great footballing display. Spain has made it through to the next round after a 2-1 victory, goals from Lamine Yamal & Dani Olmo. Although France gave their best, creating chances to equalize like the Randal Kolo Muani effort, they failed to do so. At stake is the victory that will clinch Spain’s opportunity to battle for the championship in the final Spain and will make for a fitting climax to the ‘tournament. Each side India and Spain had their moments of brilliance but it was the Spanish planned attack and efforts from their stars that helped them to clinch the match.
FAQs
Ans: Spain won the match 2-1 against France.
Ans: Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo scored the goals for Spain.
Ans: Yes, Randal Kolo Muani had a notable effort, but France was unable to equalize.
Ans: Spain’s victory ensures their progression to the next round and a chance to compete in the final.
Ans: Spain’s well-planned attack and stellar performances were crucial in securing their place in the final and showcased their potential to win the championship.
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